Compare and contrast: Reducing irrigation for livestock feed crops is needed to save Great Salt Lake, study argues
Science Daily The Great Salt Lake has lost more than 15 billion cubic yards of water over the past three decades, is getting shallower at the rate of 4 inches […]
As bird flu concerns grow, Alberta researchers hope to launch wastewater monitoring for livestock
CBC Alberta researchers are working to expand wastewater surveillance into the agriculture sector in an effort to identify early warning signs and protect against potential threats, including H5N1 avian influenza. […]
Compare and contrast: New research reveals groundwater pathways across continent
Science Daily Researchers have created a simulation that maps underground water on a continental scale. The result of three years’ work studying groundwater from coast to coast, the findings plot […]
Compare and contrast: Hydrological-hydraulic modelling to assess Nature-Based Solutions for flood risk mitigation in an urban area of Catania (Sicily, Italy)
ScienceDirect Journal article: Traditional interventions, based on grey infrastructure approaches, have demonstrated ineffectiveness in managing stormwater in urban environments under the pressures of climate change and urbanization. Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) […]
Compare and contrast: Adaptation portfolio – a multi-measure framework for future floods and droughts
NPJ Natural Hazards Journal article: Future flood adaptation remains challenging even in highly regulated rivers. We also observed that adaptation effects differ substantially by sub-basins. It highlights the necessity of […]
Compare and contrast: Climate change could overwhelm our sewers – here’s how green infrastructure could help
The Conversation – United Kingdom Aside from hotter summers and melting glaciers, climate change is transforming how, when and where rain falls. This challenges much of the world’s sewer systems, […]
Western University water research drives sustainable global solutions
Water Canada Though their projects differ, all three researchers share a common goal: making a tangible difference in how communities interact with and manage water resources. From improving public health […]
Compare and contrast: Thousands without water and electricity as cold snap grips RoI
BBC News Crews alongside local authority teams are working in difficult, freezing conditions to access water treatment plants and pump stations to return water supplies to those affected by bursts […]
Compare and contrast: U.S. Corn Belt: Intensive farming and shallow groundwater affect precipitation patterns
Science Daily By using advanced computer modeling techniques, scientists were able to determine that the region’s agriculture, combined with shallow groundwater, increases the precipitation recycling ratio by almost 30%. This […]
Compare and contrast: Here are the answers to 15 common questions about fluoride in drinking water
The Journalist’s Resource Major health organizations recommend water fluoridation as a way to prevent dental cavities and find it safe. The American Dental Association has reaffirmed its staunch support of […]
